Day 18 - Belgrade, Serbia

It's always sad to leave a place where the people are so warm and welcoming. We have been nurtured by Vele and Sneza for the last 2 1/2 weeks who have provided a roof over our heads, travel to numerous places, provided a history on the area and an interpreting service. Without them, we would never have lived the real Macedonia. So we give them a heart felt thank you for being there for us.

We said goodbye to the people of Sopotnica and exchanged gifts and a few tears. From here, Vela and Sneza drove us to Prelip where we said our goodbyes to them and Ana, Vlatko and the kids. We then caught a taxi for the 2 1/2 hour drive to Skopje to fly to Belgrade Serbia on route to Split, Croatia. There is a 24 hour lay over so this time in the Stari Grad (old town) suits us fine for an overnight sleep.

The old town of Belgrade is very beautiful, cosmopolitan and very very busy. We really enjoyed looking around, having a drink and doing some shopping. 

Tomorrow afternoon we head to Split, Croatia.

Martea (Ana's daughter - 4 years old) spiking tobacco leaves ready for sewing.

David (Ana's son - 8 years old) sews tobacco

Husband and wife tobacco farmers sought tobacco leaves.